HB5406Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to driving under the influence
Introduced by James Akers, District 55
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to make the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory the entity responsible for the certification, standards, and administration of secondary chemical tests. The bill also makes the West Virginia State Police Forensic Laboratory responsible for approval of the devices and methods of preliminary breath analysis. The bill transfers rule-making authority from the Bureau of Public Health to the State Police.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 509) · March 12, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
To House Courts
Markup Discussion
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 187)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
To Judiciary
Reported do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Laid over on 2nd reading 3/9/2026
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading with right to amend
Laid over on 3rd reading 3/11/2026 with right to amend
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 509)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
House received Senate message
To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal
To Governor 3/25/26
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
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